The true measure of success for a child with autism is how he will do as an adult. All students need to be prepared for life after school. Below are a few resources to help with adult transition:
- Information from the California Department of Education
- Transition to Adult Living - An Information and Resource Guide is a comprehension guide with IEP goals, examples, interest inventory and a listing of resources. Download PDF
- In addition, the CalStat website contains Transition Modules that go along with the Transition to Adult Living manual. More info
- Info for Young Adults and Parents
- The PACER Center provides information, resources, and technical assistance to parents of young adults, 14 through 21, with disabilities and the professionals who work with them. More info
- Also, see a guide for parents, Transition Parent Briefs developed by PACER in collaboration with other national technical assistance centers. More info
- Exceptional Family Resource Center, San Diego has a variety of transition resources available for families. More info
- The PACER Center provides information, resources, and technical assistance to parents of young adults, 14 through 21, with disabilities and the professionals who work with them. More info
- College Guides
- Going to College
- San Diego Miramar College Catching the Wave: A Guide to Transition from High School to College. Download PDF
- On-line Individual Interest Inventories